skimmers

I'm new to marine aquariums and found out today that I
needed a protein skimmer. My sister gave me this 75gal
tank with all the fixins. Sand, rocks, coral, pump,
UV sanitizer (sp), wet/dry filter, wood cabinet, aquarium
light. I don't think the sand or rocks are live.

She ran this aquarium without a protein skimmer
for years and never complained about losing fish.
And on my frequent visits the water always looked
really clear.

Said all that to ask this: what brand of protein skimmer
should I consider? I've been looking at a SeaClone from
Aquarium Systems. I can get one for a 100 gal tank from
Petsmart for about $80. But I'm not sure if that includes
the pump.

At the least what brands should I stay clear of? Thanks!

if the rock and sand have been kept in water, its live.
might not have a lot of exciting lifeforms on it but its still live none the
less.


the seaclone is not an acceptable skimmer for a system the size of yours.
you're better checking into the Aqua-C Remora Pro if you want a HOB (hang on
the back) model or an Euro-Reef if you have room in sump.

i myself like the Euro-Reefs but they do take up quite a bit of room in your
sump.

kc

"Dragon Slayer" wrote in message
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if the rock and sand have been kept in water, its live.
might not have a lot of exciting lifeforms on it but its still live
none the
less.


the seaclone is not an acceptable skimmer for a system the size of
yours.
you're better checking into the Aqua-C Remora Pro if you want a HOB
(hang on
the back) model or an Euro-Reef if you have room in sump.

i myself like the Euro-Reefs but they do take up quite a bit of room
in your
sump.

kc



Thanks for the heads up. After a few web checks for opinions,
I found out how I really don't want a Seaclone. And I also seen
the high ratings on the Aqua-C Remora Pro. I think I'll be going
that route. Thanks....

personaly i would save your money. i have never used a skimmer and my
tanks are beatiful and fish are healthy.
i do a 20% water change every other week and add clarifier and algae
destroyer (fish only tank).

"Randy Phoenix" wrote in message
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personaly i would save your money. i have never used a skimmer and my
tanks are beatiful and fish are healthy.
i do a 20% water change every other week and add clarifier and algae
destroyer (fish only tank).


I think that's what so unique about this hobby. There are
many ways to accomplish the same tasks using different
methods. In this instance I'd consider it an inconvenience
to change out fifteen gallons of water every other week.

IMHO (and I'm a newbie here), I think from what I've
read and seen, running a good quality skimmer along
with your water changes, keeps a tank cleaner. And
when I say cleaner, I don't mean as the tank appears
just to the eye. But even if I'm wrong (high possibility),
I think I'd be erring on the good side.

Kevin wrote:


"Randy Phoenix" wrote in message
...
personaly i would save your money. i have never used a skimmer and my
tanks are beatiful and fish are healthy.
i do a 20% water change every other week and add clarifier and algae
destroyer (fish only tank).


I think that's what so unique about this hobby. There are
many ways to accomplish the same tasks using different
methods. In this instance I'd consider it an inconvenience
to change out fifteen gallons of water every other week.

IMHO (and I'm a newbie here), I think from what I've
read and seen, running a good quality skimmer along
with your water changes, keeps a tank cleaner. And
when I say cleaner, I don't mean as the tank appears
just to the eye. But even if I'm wrong (high possibility),
I think I'd be erring on the good side.




YOu are correct. I ended up with a seaclone for my 29 gallon, modified
like DragonSlayer suggested, it works fine, but when I go larger I will not
be using it.

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YOu are correct. I ended up with a seaclone for my 29 gallon, modified
like DragonSlayer suggested, it works fine, but when I go larger I will
not
be using it.


you'd be surprised at the times I've been called a fool over on RC for
suggesting the SeaClone can be a decent skimmer. but fact is they work when
fixed.

kc

Dragon Slayer wrote:


YOu are correct. I ended up with a seaclone for my 29 gallon,
modified like DragonSlayer suggested, it works fine, but when I go
larger I will
not
be using it.


you'd be surprised at the times I've been called a fool over on RC for
suggesting the SeaClone can be a decent skimmer. but fact is they
work when fixed.

kc




It sure does. But if you look up the reviews online folks like me with a
tank of less than 50 gallons like it, those with tanks 100 or more hated
it. Go figure.

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